These are some of the questions I will have about your dog when you reach out to me. 1. Has your dog ever bitten anyone? 2. Has your dog ever tried to escape? 3. Does your dog become aggressive when anxious? 4. Is your dog hyperactive and/or unable to settle down for at least a few hours at a time? *If the answer to any of the above questions is "yes," I cannot accept a booking with your dog, unfortunately. Other questions about your dog I will have during our Meet & Greet: • Has your dog been left with a sitter before? If so, how did that go? • Does your dog have any dietary issues or medical conditions? • Does your dog chew on shoes, cushions, furniture, etc? • Is your dog very anxious about new places and new people? If so, how is that anxiety expressed? (Excessive panting, skittishness, aggression, cowering, crying, barking, etc.) • Can your dog be left alone in the house for an hour or so without succumbing to anxiety or destructive behavior? (It is very rare for a dog in my care to be left alone at all, but not impossible.) • Can your dog settle down for a few hours between walks and backyard breaks or does your dog require more constant engagement? (Though they are playful and entertaining, I am not a good fit for high-energy dogs that can't settle for at least 2-3 hours at a time.)

In a typical day, I'll let your dogs into the backyard for potty breaks several times a day; take them for walks on the nearby forested path at least twice a day; and play with them in the house with their toys.